The Master of Science in Teaching (MST) is offered by the University's Center for Research in STEM Education. The program is designed to increase the number of qualified teachers in science and mathematics and to offer a research-based professional development opportunity for pre-and in-service teachers seeking Master's degrees. The program also attracts doctoral students interested in improving their knowledge of teaching. The MST is a 31-credit Master's program requiring specific coursework, a research thesis, and guided teaching experiences in introductory science and mathematics courses on campus. Students will participate in and understand the results of education research in their discipline(s) and its application to teaching and learning, Students may use the degree to work toward teacher certification by choosing electives that meet some certification requirements, including a student teaching experience in a secondary classroom and The MST's initial certification track for secondary science and mathematics is approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.